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Classic Italian Minestrone Soup

Minestrone is a hearty Italian vegetable soup made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta. It is great to use up leftover vegetables and is a perfect one-pot meal for any occasion.

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Ingredients

number of servings
7
  • 2 tbls olive oil Added to
  • 1 onion Added to
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Added to
  • 2 Stems celery, chopped Added to
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped Added to
  • 1 zucchini Added to
  • 1 yellow squash, chopped Added to
  • 1 can diced tomatoes Added to
  • 1 can kidney beans Added to
  • 1 can white beans Added to
  • 6 cups vegetable broth Added to
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
  • 1 Cup small pasta (elbow macaroni, ditalini or small shells) Added to
  • Grated parmesan cheese for garnish (optional) Added to
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Directions

60 min.
1. Step

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.

2. Step

Add the celery, carrots, zucchini, and yellow squash to the pot. Stir the vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they begin to soften.

3. Step

Add the canned tomatoes, kidney beans, white beans, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

4. Step

Add the basil, salt, and pepper to the soup. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes.

5. Step

Add the pasta to the soup and cook for another 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

6. Step

Ladle the minestrone into bowls and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on.

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